AST SpaceMobile demos first tactical NTN connectivity on mobile phones

AST SpaceMobile demos first tactical NTN connectivity on mobile phones

AST SpaceMobile is working with Fairwinds Technologies for program integration and military tactical network support for defense uses. Photo credit: AST SpaceMobile & Fairwinds Technologies AST SpaceMobile has announced the demonstration of the world’s first Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) tactical satellite communications delivering high-throughput data, voice, and video using unmodified mobile devices in collaboration with Fairwinds…

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Donald Trump terminates US-Canada trade talks over tax dispute related to Apple, Microsoft, Google and other Big Tech, says: “We have just been informed that Canada ...

Donald Trump terminates US-Canada trade talks over tax dispute related to Apple, Microsoft, Google and other Big Tech, says: “We have just been informed that Canada …

President Donald Trump walks to speak at an event to promote his domestic policy and budget agenda in the East Room of the White House, in Washington. AP/PTI(AP06_27_2025_000006A) In a dramatic escalation of tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of trade negotiations with Canada in response to Ottawa’s new digital services tax…

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Cumberland County Schools considers cell phone ban

Cumberland County Schools considers cell phone ban

The Cumberland County Board of Education is considering implementing a policy regarding the use of cell phones in schools, as a statewide ban moves closer to becoming law. The idea was discussed during a June 23 board workshop at Fayetteville Technical Community College where the proposed policy was introduced.  At the state level, North Carolina…

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There's no question that sales figures are a pain point for Tesla right now.

Astonishing new data reveals rapidly changing attitude toward Tesla vehicles — here’s what you need to know

A once-dominant Tesla has endured a rocky sales year in 2025, and new data out of Europe hints at a sustained slump, per Reuters. For years, Tesla functionally represented the entire EV market worldwide — while it never reached “generic trademark” status like Kleenex or Xerox, its name was nearly interchangeable with “electric vehicle.” As…

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